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Richard Rex Montgomery THOMPSON

Richard THOMPSON Obituary

Passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. An amazing husband to Debbie, loving father and father-in-law to Ryan and B, proud grandfather to Florence, much loved brother to Gay and Bill, Mike and Sue, Toni and Bruce, Jenny and Frank, Stu, and friend to many more. Adored by his nieces and nephews. Kind and witty until the very end. He will be missed and loved, forever. As per Rick's wishes, a private cremation was held. Any messages can be sent via email to [email protected]
Published by Nelson Mail on Feb. 12, 2026.

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Brian Hogg

February 18, 2026

Sorry to hear of Rick's passing, a true gentleman. Lived next door to his parents in Quarantine Road.

Diane Kemp

February 18, 2026

So sorry to hear of Ricks passing Debbie and Ryan. He was such agreat caring person All the good times we had while caring forDelcie Will be sadly missed Condolences to Gay, Mike, Toni and family.

Brian Solly

February 17, 2026

Deepest sympathy
To a great classmate
Brian and Karen Solly

Linda Haines

February 15, 2026

So sorry to hear of Rick´s passing Debbie. He was such a lovely person. He was a great mate to my late husband and it was always a laugh when they got together. I´m sure he will be sadly missed.

Chris Thomas

February 14, 2026

Thinking of you all at the incredibly sad time. Sympathy & Condolences to all the Family. Rick touched so many lives for the good, I am so grateful I had the chance to know Rick as a great friend over the years. Many great times in Bar at back of car yard in Richmond. Rick will never be forgotten.

ian daubney

February 14, 2026

So sad to hear of Ricks passing ,I remember the good old days we had together..

Ross Harvey

February 13, 2026

Sad to hear, many good memories during his years in the car industry. A good bugger, will be missed.

Dennis Andreassend

February 13, 2026

Thoughts are with you. He was amazing man. Very sad day.

February 18, 2026

At Christchurch, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Aged 76 years. Loved husband of Debbie, loved father of Ryan, loved grandfather of Florence. Special brother to Gay Beilby and Bill (Wellington), Mike and Sue (deceased) Harris (Nelson), and Toni and Bruce Savage (Gold Coast). Much loved uncle to Debbie and Steven Savage, Carrick (deceased) and Felicity Beilby, and Simon Harris, Belinda Wheatley, Megan Gavin, Rachel Harris and Richard Harris.

Gentle and kind, Rick will dearly missed by all who loved him.


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